France Sets FIFA World Cup Scoring Record with Five-Match Streak

France has etched its name in FIFA World Cup history by becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. This remarkable feat was confirmed by FIFA after France's decisive 3-0 win against Sweden in the Round of 32.

The prolific run continued at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) where a clinical brace from captain Kylian Mbappe propelled France into the Round of 16. Mbappe's goals in the 45th and 74th minutes not only secured the victory but also propelled him past football legends Ronaldo and Leonidas in the record books.

With these two strikes, Mbappe now holds the record for the most career knockout stage goals, with a total of 10. This achievement underscores his consistent performance on the biggest stage. His sixth goal of the current tournament also brought him level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.

Mbappe's World Cup journey has been extraordinary, with his 18 goals in 18 appearances placing him just one shy of Messi's all-time record of 19 goals. France is set to face Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4, carrying their formidable scoring streak into the next stage of the competition.

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France have become the first team in @FIFAWorldCup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches.